He made his MLB debut in 2013. 50 on the Top 200 Prospects list in 2010 coming out of Grandview High in Centennial, Colo., but an uneven senior season, he slipped … On June 7, 2014, Gausman earned his first win as a starting pitcher, going seven innings against the Gausman finished the 2014 campaign having made 20 starts, with one complete game (five innings, due to rain), posting a 3.57 ERA and a 7–7 win/loss record.Gausman made 25 appearances in 2015 (17 starts). He paired that with a changeup and slider to keep batters honest when they attempted to hone in on the heater.As a freshman, it took a bit of an adjustment, but as the season progressed, he showed the dominance that made him such a high-caliber player. He had a tough 1-6 record, as his run support was very low. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-2, 190lb (188cm, 86kg) . Kevin Gausman came to the Tigers already with high expectations. All that pedigree and yet his personality didn’t necessarily match the aura.

The Orioles selected him in the first round (4th overall) of the 2012 MLB draft. LSU WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! He was a two-time All-American selection in high school and turned down a sixth …

From his lanky frame to his mid-inning powdered donuts, to the untrained eye Gausman might not appear to be the stuff that turns into a fourth overall pick and collegiate All-American.If one had doubts about Gausman, they didn’t last long once he took the mound.In spite of his initial looks, Gausman brought the gas from day one, with a natural delivery that had his fastball hanging in the mid-90’s with the occasional flash in the triple digits. After a slow start to the season, Gausman had something of a breakthrough against top-ranked Florida pitching eight innings and allowing just one run.

The next season Gausman was just flat dominant.

All that pedigree and yet his personality didn’t necessarily match the aura. The wins and strikeouts were best in the conference, and his strikeouts were third best in the nation.

He posted a moderate 4.25 ERA, but struck out a career-high 103 batters, averaging 8.3 Gausman started the season on the DL, but returned ready to prove he was at his best. Gausman pitched to a 4.15 ERA in 15 pre-All Star Break starts. His very next start was the best of his career, as he pitched eight shutout innings, allowing only three hits, no walks, and striking out four batters.

Latest on San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He pitched a career-high in innings and struck out a career-high 174 batters. He made his season debut on April 25 against the Rays, earning a tough loss after going five innings and giving up only one run on three hits. His month of May was arguably his best month as a freshman. On August 28, Gausman pitched 7 scoreless innings against the Yankees, raising his scoreless innings streak to 13​Gausman finished the year 11-12, despite pitching to a 3.61 ERA due to low run support. He also proved his value as a workhorse starter, with 123.2 innings pitched which was second most in the SEC. He was a two-time All-American selection in high school and turned down a sixth round selection by the Dodgers to attend LSU. Gausman would have three games where he posted 11 or more strikeouts and two complete games.

Kevin Gausman came to the Tigers already with high expectations. Before his professional career, Gausman attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and played college baseball for the LSU Tigers. PERFECT SEASON!

Gausman went six innings, allowing three runs (two earned).

Gausman ranked No. With the shutout he became the first LSU true freshman to record a shutout since 1993. Greatest LSU Athletes of the Decade #34: Kevin GausmanA potentially underrated receiver will make his way to campus. A few weeks later he tossed a shutout against the Razorbacks striking out eight.